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  In 2011, Cigna examined spinal fusion patients and found 87 percent of customers who had fusions were still experiencing pain and undergoing additional therapies or drugs two years later, according to a report from the Tampa Bay Times.

In a Medical Economics article, Jim Stone, president of the Medicus Firm and the National Association of Physician Recruiters, laid out four tips for physicians who are interviewing for a new position at a medical practice.

  Here are 16 new medical devices for spine and orthopedic procedures.

Amedica announced that Eric Olson, its president and CEO, is scheduled to present at the JMP Healthcare Conference, June 24, in New York City.

Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City honored William R. Salomon, honorary chairman of Citigroup, in celebration of his 100th birthday and also gave Jo A. Hannafin, MD, director of Orthopedic Research at HSS, the Lifetime Achievement Award at…

NuVasive released its next generation monitoring platform with computer-assisted surgery applications to enhance speed and efficiency.

Kyle Colle, DO, a neurosurgeon with Regional Brain and Spine in Cape Girardeau, Mo., discusses trends in complex spine surgery.

The Spinal Deformity journal recently published an article about postoperative recovery outcomes for adults with scoliosis surgery.

At the 12th Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference + The Future of Spine in Chicago on June 14, TK Miller, MD, with Carilion Clinic Orthopedics in Virginia; Todd Evans, with Capital Growth Medvest; and Joseph Zasa, co-founder…

Here are seven key findings on breaches of unsecured protected health information for 2011 and 2012, according to HHS' most recent data breach report to Congress.